These are terrific tips; I was surprised about the one to put olive oil in the fridge! It thickened, all right, and I did not know that you had to leave it at room temperature for around 10 minutes; I thought it had somehow separated, and I threw it out. It was a thick blobby mess. anyone else on here ever refrigerate olive oil?
Sandy I usually keep it at room temperature. ----- Original Message ----- From: delma bliss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:06 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Tasty Tips. > > thanks > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "steve doyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:24 PM > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Tasty Tips. > > > > > > Great Tips, Cheers. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "delma bliss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]>; "Peeps-Cooks" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:01 PM > > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Tasty Tips. > > > > > >> > >> > >> Tasty Tips > >> > >> Have a favorite salad recipe that calls for dry kidney beans, > >> which must be soaked, cooked & drained > >> first before being added to the other ingredients? > >> Use canned kidney beans to save time! > >> One pound of dry kidney beans makes 7 cups cooked beans, > >> which equals four 15-1/2-ounce cans. > >> Be sure to rinse & drain the canned beans before using. > >> > >> In recipes calling for light soy sauce, > >> you can substitute regular soy sauce, > >> but your dishes will have a saltier taste. > >> If using canned vegetables, > >> you may want to rinse them to remove some of the sodium. > >> & if the recipe also calls for salt, > >> you may want to omit it and season the food at the table. > >> > >> Olive oil can be stored tightly capped at room temperature > >> or in the refrigerator for up to 1 year. > >> When chilled, the oil turns cloudy & thick. > >> Chilled olive oil will return to its original consistency > >> when left at room temperature for a short time. > >> > >> Frosting made with confectioners' sugar often comes out lumpy. > >> The best way to ensure smooth frosting > >> is to sift the confectioners' sugar before adding it > >> to the softened butter. > >> Beating with an electric mixer will also help > >> to produce a velvety frosting. > >> > >> To prevent pasta from sticking together while cooking, > >> be sure to use a large kettle or Dutch oven & > >> 3 quarts of water for every 8 ounces of pasta you plan to cook. > >> Add 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil to the water. > >> (This will also help prevent it from boiling over.) > >> Be sure the water has come to a full rolling boil > >> before adding the pasta. > >> Stir several times while the pasta is cooking to separate strands. > >> > >> Frozen diced bell peppers are a time-saver for recipes, > >> but they're expensive. > >> Instead, freeze your own when peppers are in season to use all year long > >> in quick casseroles & skillet dishes. > >> Diced green, sweet red & yellow peppers can be frozen without blanching, > >> so there's no need to put them in boiling water first. > >> Simply wash & dry the peppers, > >> remove the stems & seeds > >> & chop as desired. > >> Pack into freezer bags, containers or canning jars. > >> Be sure to label & date each package. > >> The peppers will keep in your freezer for 3 to 6 months. > >> When a cooked dish calls for diced peppers, > >> you can use them directly from the freezer. > >> > >> Don't own a garlic press? > >> No problem-most grocery stores carry minced garlic in jars. > >> You'll love the convenience. > >> just open the jar & scoop out the minced garlic. > >> Half a teaspoon is equal to one clove. > >> You can also use 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder > >> in place of one garlic clove. > >> Delma > >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> -- > >> No virus found in this incoming message. > >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >> Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/902 - Release Date: 7/15/2007 > >> 14:21 > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/902 - Release Date: 7/15/2007 > > 2:21 PM > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
